Paul McCartney Honors John Lennon in Emotional Santa Barbara Concert
Paul McCartney recently honored his late bandmate John Lennon during a concert at the Santa Barbara Bowl. The Beatles legend performed a special duet with Lennon, using a projection of the late musician on screen while singing “I’ve Got a Feeling.” This unique performance allowed fans to experience the two Beatles together on stage once again.
The concert, part of McCartney’s Got Back Tour, also featured the first live performance of Lennon’s “Help!” by McCartney since 1990. The setlist included a mix of Beatles classics like “Blackbird,” “Love Me Do,” “Lady Madonna,” and “Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da,” as well as songs from McCartney’s band Wings such as “Jet,” “Let Me Roll It,” and “Live and Let Die.”
The encore of the concert was particularly special, with McCartney paying tribute to Lennon and performing a string of Beatles favorites. The night ended with iconic tracks like “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise),” “Helter Skelter,” and the Abbey Road sequence of “Golden Slumbers,” “Carry That Weight,” and “The End.”
After the show, McCartney shared photos from the concert on Instagram, hinting at the absence of something in the pictures. The concert in Santa Barbara was a memorable night for fans of McCartney and the Beatles, showcasing the enduring legacy of the iconic band and their music.